Examine the creative process of a wide range of artists from all over the world working in a variety of drawing traditions and practices (professional artists, designers, animators, commercial illustrators and comic book artists).

Examine the interactions and dialogues that visual language through artwork can initiate in contemporary society.

Examine a variety of global drawing traditions and practices for creating the illusion of depth or perspective.

Compare and contrast perspective techniques utilized throughout the world (Egypt, Asia, Americas) with linear perspective techniques popularized in Europe during the Renaissance.

Examine historical and cultural traditions of creating perspective in drawings and paintings (including decorative arts) in both domestic and global contexts and their impact on the viewer's perceptions, beliefs, and practices related to the subject matter and content of the artwork.

Methods of Evaluation -

The following evaluation methods may include but are not limited to:

Portfolio review-Each drawing will be evaluated for technical ability, craftsmanship and personal creative and conceptual approaches.

Written critiques

Written essays or artist statements

Written participation in lectures of historical and contemporary drawings